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SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED

UKPRN 10005927

Leader in adult care (level 5)

Training options for this course

This provider offers these training options for this course in PO3 Portsmouth. You can remove or change your location . This may change what options are available.

If there are multiple training options, the apprentice may do a combination of these. You'll need to contact the provider to confirm what training they offer.

Training option Location

At apprentice's workplace

Training at the employer's location.

0.0 miles to apprentice's work location

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

44.4%

of apprentices (13 of 30) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 55.6% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

41.8% national achievement rate

Participation

25

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2022

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Good

average review from 1 employer when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 54 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Combined reviews for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year (2023 to 2024). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2024 to today

These are the most recent reviews for this training provider. We update the main star rating on this page when we have reviews from a full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (4 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)

    50%50%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 3
Communication with employers 50% 50% 4
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 2
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 3

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (23 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 23 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 23 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 23 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 23 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 23 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 23 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 23 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 23 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 23 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 23 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 23 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 23 apprentices)

    87%13%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 87% 13%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 91% 9%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 87% 13%
Providing accessible training resources 87% 13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 87% 13%
Taking into account your previous learning 83% 17%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 74% 26%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 83% 17%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 91% 9%
Resolving any issues you have 78% 22%
Preparing you for success in your future career 87% 13%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (1 review)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (54 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 54 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 54 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 54 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 54 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 54 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 54 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 54 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 54 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 54 apprentices)

    98%2%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 54 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 54 apprentices)

    98%2%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 54 apprentices)

    91%9%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 93% 7%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 89% 11%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 87% 13%
Providing accessible training resources 91% 9%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 96% 4%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 96% 4%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 93% 7%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 98% 2%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 93% 7%
Resolving any issues you have 98% 2%
Preparing you for success in your future career 91% 9%

1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (33 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 18 employers)

    89%11%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 21 employers)

    57%43%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 14 employers)

    86%14%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 7 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 20 employers)

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 89% 11% 18
Communication with employers 57% 43% 21
Getting new apprentices started 86% 14% 14
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 7
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 11
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 20
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 3

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (85 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 85 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 85 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 85 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 85 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 85 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 85 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 85 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 85 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 85 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 85 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 85 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 85 apprentices)

    89%11%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 92% 8%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 87% 13%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 91% 9%
Providing accessible training resources 95% 5%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 80% 20%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 89% 11%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 86% 14%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 94% 6%
Resolving any issues you have 92% 8%
Preparing you for success in your future career 89% 11%

1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (142 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 32 employers)

    78%22%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 103 employers)

    68%32%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 63 employers)

    89%11%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 35 employers)

    83%17%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 22 employers)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 37 employers)

    86%14%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 71 employers)

    54%46%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 25 employers)

    80%20%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)

    60%40%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 78% 22% 32
Communication with employers 68% 32% 103
Getting new apprentices started 89% 11% 63
Improving apprentice skills 83% 17% 35
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 22
Initial assessment of apprentices 86% 14% 37
Reporting on progress of apprentices 54% 46% 71
Adapting to my needs 80% 20% 25
Training facilities 60% 40% 5

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Excellent (11 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 100% 0%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 100% 0%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 100% 0%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Taking into account your previous learning 82% 18%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 100% 0%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 91% 9%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 100% 0%
Resolving any issues you have 100% 0%
Preparing you for success in your future career 100% 0%

1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (101 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 22 employers)

    91%9%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 80 employers)

    74%26%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 45 employers)

    89%11%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 24 employers)

    75%25%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 32 employers)

    88%12%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

    86%14%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 50 employers)

    56%44%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 30 employers)

    87%13%
  • Training facilities(selected by 4 employers)

    75%25%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 91% 9% 22
Communication with employers 74% 26% 80
Getting new apprentices started 89% 11% 45
Improving apprentice skills 75% 25% 24
Working with small numbers of apprentices 88% 12% 32
Initial assessment of apprentices 86% 14% 28
Reporting on progress of apprentices 56% 44% 50
Adapting to my needs 87% 13% 30
Training facilities 75% 25% 4

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.

1 August 2020 to today

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last 5 academic years.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (281 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 75 employers)

    85%15%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 209 employers)

    68%32%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 125 employers)

    89%11%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 69 employers)

    83%17%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 65 employers)

    94%6%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 68 employers)

    87%13%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 145 employers)

    54%46%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 59 employers)

    81%19%
  • Training facilities(selected by 9 employers)

    67%33%
Statement Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength" Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement" Total number of employers that selected this statement
Providing the right training at the right time 85% 15% 75
Communication with employers 68% 32% 209
Getting new apprentices started 89% 11% 125
Improving apprentice skills 83% 17% 69
Working with small numbers of apprentices 94% 6% 65
Initial assessment of apprentices 87% 13% 68
Reporting on progress of apprentices 54% 46% 145
Adapting to my needs 81% 19% 59
Training facilities 67% 33% 9

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (173 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 173 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 173 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 173 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 173 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 173 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 173 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 173 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 173 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 173 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 173 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 173 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 173 apprentices)

    90%10%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 92% 8%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 89% 11%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 90% 10%
Providing accessible training resources 93% 7%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 76% 24%
Taking into account your previous learning 86% 14%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 90% 10%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 94% 6%
Resolving any issues you have 92% 8%
Preparing you for success in your future career 90% 10%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Suite 18, Mill Court Business Centre, Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AA
Telephone
01983 475006

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 19 courses delivered by this training provider

Here at Smart, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn the skills they need to unlock and fulfill their potential through apprenticeships.

We opened our doors in 2003 and deliver high quality Government Funded programmes throughout England. With a team of talented training advisors ready to share their wealth of experience and knowledge. We are a dynamic Training Provider, approved by Ofsted and the ESFA to deliver apprenticeship programmes.

In fact, since we opened our doors, we have delivered thousands of successful apprenticeships and helped over 5,000 employers reap the benefit of having a dedicated, well trained, and enthusiastic workforce.

For general information about this provider, such as the total participation and achievement rate for all courses they deliver, view our provider details page for SMART TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT LIMITED .

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